Stockton Militia?

[Two Shots]

STOCKTON - A retired truck driver and Vietnam War veteran said Monday that he is forming an armed militia - mostly men with rifles and armbands, four to a car - to patrol Stockton this summer, when at least 43 police officers are to be laid off.


Attorney and anti-blight activist Ron Stein, who is a friend of Pettet's and has been advising him, said the militia will conform to state law, perhaps by having members seek permits to carry concealed handguns.

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090407/A_NEWS/904070327

I don't believe this would ever get off the ground, the one part says they want to charge $350 an hour to the city. I'd volunteer for free if they give me a CCW and pay for the gas

[hoffmang]

Can they use any phrase except Militia? Neighborhood watch maybe?

-Gene

[Seesm]

Aren't Militias illegal no matter what?

[7x57]

Can they use any phrase except Militia? Neighborhood watch maybe?

While of course you are right, it's a terrible shame that both militia and posse have been so destroyed by the media. Both are honorable words.

In fact, I imagine that's why they have been destroyed, come to think of it. Attack the words to attack the concept.

7x57

[G17GUY]

hype, just to keep officers form getting laid off.

[glockwise2000]

Why don't they lay-off some no good LAPDs. I'd work for free and even provide gas, on my own dime, in return for issueing me a CCW.

[Lone_Gunman]

I work in a couple of the worst neighborhoods in Stockton. I would actually like to see carloads of men with rifles and armbands driving around keeping the scumbags and bangers in check.

Just my .02

[rp55]

Committee of Vigilance?

Can they use any phrase except Militia? Neighborhood watch maybe?

-Gene

[2nd Amender]

There is a difference between vigilantes & the militia.

WE are the militia.

[gotgunz]

This is like a train wreck that is about to happen. You know it will be ugly but you can't help but watch!

[MP301]

Too funny...

This is like a train wreck that is about to happen. You know it will be ugly but you can't help but watch!

HAHAHAHAHAH! Yeah, no kidding!

Well, I think they would have an easier time poking soft butter up a bobcats A** with a hot fireplace poker then getting a CCW permit in Stockton. And thats before they found out they were going to run around with guns and arm bands! SPD would definately allocate the resources to hook and book these guys without missing a beat....

They would serve themselves and everyone else much better by just staying home and making sure their block is under control....oh well, train wrecks are interesting to watch i guess...

[Untamed1972]

Well, I think they would have an easier time poking soft butter up a bobcats A** with a hot fireplace poker then getting a CCW permit in Stockton....

That's just damn funny right ther'....I dont care who you are!!!

Why don't they just UOC and screw the CCWs? It's time for the citizens to take control again. But I do agree...the wrong guys roaming around with guns could really screw things up. Dale Gribble comes to mind! LOL

[Stockton]

I understand that mans concern about Stockton and its criminal activity. I live in Stockton and know its not disney world. Sounds like he is ready to play ball and has an attorney in his pocket of course ready to bat. Stockton is an epicenter for crime, drugs, and dirtbags so the loss of 40+ officers is pretty disturbing. Especially the existing crime rate with those 40+ officers still employed. However there are very nice parts of Stockton as well just like any other city so don't get twisted into thinking its all bad. The elected officials better take a better grasp or all this SHTF stuff that gets played over and over will play out in Stockton. I assume there are plenty of citizens in Stockton that will gladely take up arms with him. From the sound of it he will go the distance if allowed to. Personally....a large part would be taken care of if parents would actually parent. Instead you have either a long line of dirt bag culture continuance or a parent that just don't give a crap. All which leads into a repetative adult cycle.

Yeah...getting a CCW in Stockton is exactly as previously mentioned...GOOD LUCK! UOC in Stockton....i've already got a census from LEO on that(SPD is aware of UOC)...make sure you have lawyer on tap. City politics are still ran through old..old..old handshakes.

[GenLee]

I think they would have an easier time poking soft butter up a bobcats A** with a hot fireplace poker then getting a CCW permit in Stockton.

Thats some sig line material right there.

[Lancear15]

Why don't they all become volunteer police officers??? That would seem a lot more logical. Really I think they just want to get publicity.